Head of Finance
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours a week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified account (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Salary: £68,100 per annum
Start Date: 6th January 2025
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our Trust in the Central Finance Team, to lead the Finance transactional team, oversee KPIs and financial reporting, drive new finance projects, as well as play a key role in supporting new schools joining the Trust.
This role is expected to start in Spring term 2025.
Main purpose of the job:
The Head of Finance (HoF) for the Prospere Learning Trust will be a member of the Trust’s Strategic Leadership Team and will provide oversight and day to day support on all finance and resource matters relating to the Trust. They will work closely with the COO to ensure the smooth running of the Trust.
The HoF will lead on matters relating to finance for the Trust and provide oversight, advice and guidance to individual academies in the Trust; ensuring there is effective and efficient financial management across the Trust and that Trust mission and values are embedded in financial practices.
The HoF will play a lead role in the financial development of the Trust Strategic Plan and plan and lead in the design, development and implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all relevant financial legislation relating to the Trust.
Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be.
Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve. To apply for this job role, please click the following link:https://www.tes.com/jobs/apply/2120591 If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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